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By Jen, on May 20th, 2013
Well, its finally here! The week of my second marathon. I didn’t log as nearly as many miles as I had wanted during this training cycle, but there’s nothing to do now but run the race!
Last week’s schedule
Monday – Rest
Tuesday – 3 mi complete
Wednesday – 3 mi actual: 60 min hot flexibility flow yoga class
Thursday – Workforce Team Challenge 3.5 mi race complete!
Friday – Rest actual: ~13 mi cycling commute to work
Saturday – 8 mi actual: 8.9 mi
Sunday – Rest
Saturday’s final long run went really well. I did my hilly loop for more hill practice. I have two short runs scheduled for this week, lots of rest, and lots of (healthy) carb eating planned. I’m planning on resting my foot a good three days before the marathon, just so I know it will be good for the race.
Workout schedule for this week
Monday – Rest
Tuesday – 3 mi
Wednesday – 4 mi + hot flexibility flow yoga
Thursday – Rest, possibly biking to work
Friday – Rest
Saturday – Pre-race yoga session
Sunday – VERMONT CITY MARATHON!!!!
By Jen, on May 18th, 2013
Thursday night was a perfect night for a race!
A few co-workers and I walked to the Empire State Plaza for my FOURTH Workforce Challenge 3.5 mile race!
There was a slight breeze, and I think it was around 80 degrees. We hung around the museum steps for about an hour just chatting.
{me and my co-worker, Grace. HEY GRACE!}
Finally, with about 20 minutes to go, we walked down to the starting line.
I decided in the beginning that I was going to take my time. Its impossible to start out this race fast–there is just too many people.
The course is very similar to the Freihofer’s Run, with just a few minor changes. Its tough! Every year I struggle for the first half and then by the last mile I could keep on running (and then I’m done…)
Thursday’s race was the slowest time I’ve had for this race…but that’s okay. I’ve gotten really slow during marathon training, and I don’t do speedwork because of my foot. I’m hoping by the fall it will be better after a few months off, I can get back to training for speed again.
My favorite part of the race is the last mile since it goes by so fast and its mostly downhill. There’s nothing like the downhill finish and trying to pick people off as you pass them one by one.
My official time was 34:41, for 3.58 is a 9:46/mile. (I made up most of the time on the last mile, the first two were over 10:00/mile).
And with that, another workforce team challenge is in the books.
By Jen, on May 17th, 2013
Today is bike to work day! My office does a big “Green Your Commute” Day every year, where they encourage employees to ride, take the bus, walk, or carpool to work. They have raffles and events at lunchtime. In the past I’ve taken the bus and carpooled on that day. Usually on any given day, I can’t take the bus because I have class straight after work, but I have a break in between spring and summer session where I can ride to work.
I finally faced my fear and rode my bike to work. I’ve been wanting to do it for ages, and finally just forced myself to do it. I got my gear ready this morning, put my new pink cycling jacket and went out. Chris even got me an awesome mirror for my bike, which helps with seeing the cars behind on the left–I love it!
I made it work in about 45 minutes, it was a beautiful morning and the traffic wasn’t too bad. It was actually pretty fun!
By Jen, on May 15th, 2013
Back in the summer of 2010 (not long after I started this blog) I went to an info session on going back to school for Nutrition Science. Since then, I’ve taken a list of prerequisites that I needed before going to back to school, a total of eight courses. Back then I looked at the long list and freaked out. But now its over. Three years later, the prereqs are done. I can finally go to grad school!
Last night I had my last in-class final for A&P II. I was so nervous about taking A&P that I saved it for last–and it ended up being my favorite. We had an awesome professor that I’m going to miss! My last final in statistics is due tomorrow online.
Now, onto the next chapter! I want to get my Masters in Applied Nutrition along with taking the courses required to become a Registered Dietitian. This fall, I will be a full time grad student (along with working full time for awhile….yuck) Its going to be a lot of work, but I’m really excited.
By Jen, on May 13th, 2013
Last week’s schedule
Monday – Rest
Tuesday – 3 mi actual: 3.5 mi
Wednesday – 5 mi actual: 45 minute spin + 25 min biceps/back strength workout
Thursday – 3 mi actual: 4 mi
Friday – Rest
Saturday – Yoga/Strength actual: 60 min iron barre class
Sunday – 12 miles actual: 10.7 mi
Total miles – 18
There are less than two weeks away until the marathon, and honestly, I can’t wait for training to be done. After the race, I want to focus on strength training, yoga, and I’d like to take more barre classes. I hate to say it but I can’t wait for my long runs to be over and I can finally get my weekends back to do some other things.
Sunday morning I was pressed for time since I wanted to go visit my mom and dad for mother’s day! I started running and the weather turned windy and cold, decided to forgo 12 miles and ran 10.7 instead since I thought it was going to start storming.
Workout schedule for this week
Monday – Rest
Tuesday – 3 mi
Wednesday – 3 mi
Thursday – Workforce Team Challenge 3.5 mi race
Friday – Rest
Saturday – 8 mi
Sunday – Rest
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About Me My name is Jen and I'm a twenty-something living in the Capital Region of Upstate New York. I work full time, love eating delicious and healthy food, running, and attempting to maintain a healthy lifestyle! Follow me as I document my journey of maintaining an 80 pound weight loss.
2013 Race Calendar 1/1 - Bill Hogan 3.5 Miler 35:21
1/20 - HMRRC WS #4 - 15K 1:30:36
2/3 - HMRRC WS#5 - 10M 1:38:54
2/17 - Winter Marathon Relay 1:37:38
3/10 - Shamrock Run 22:00
5/16 - Workforce Team Challenge 34:41
5/26 - Vermont City Marathon
9/27-28 - Ragnar Relay Adirondacks
10/13 - Mohawk Hudson River Half Marathon
11/10 - Stockade-athon 15K
2012 Race Calendar 1/1 - Hangover Half Marathon 2:08:57
1/8 - HMRRC WS #3 - 10K 56:07
1/22 - HMRRC WS #4 - 3M 28:08
2/5 - HMRRC WS#5 - 10M 1:32:37
2/19 - Winter Marathon Relay 1:34:00
3/11 - Shamrock Run - 19:34
4/15 - More/Fitness Half Marathon - 2:07:27
5/6 - Pittsburgh Half Marathon - 2:10:48
5/17 - Workforce Team Challenge 30:26
5/20 - Cohoes Founder's Day 15K 1:39:30
6/9 - Distinguished Service 8M - 1:18:11
7/4 - Firecracker Four 37:44
9/8 - Maple Leaf Half Marathon 2:28:01
9/28-29 - Ragnar Relay Adirondacks
11/10 - Richmond Marathon5:01:36
12/9 - HMRRC WS #1 - 15K 1:29:25
12/15 - Albany's Last Run 5K 29:18
2011 Race Calendar 1/1 - Sober-Up 3.5 Mile 30:53
2/5 - Florida Today 8K 46:59
2/20 - MHRRC Marathon Relay 53:45
3/13 - Shamrock Run 20:40
4/3 - Cherry Blossom 10 Mile 1:33:57
4/10 - Delmar Dash 43:53
4/30 - Spring Runoff 10K & 5K 1:01:22, 31:27
5/15 - Pittsburgh Half Marathon 2:11:59
5/19 - Workforce Team Challenge 30:12
6/4 - Freihofer's Run for Women 28:18
7/10 - Utica Boilermaker 15K 1:35:54
8/6 - Camp Chingachgook Half Marathon 2:18:55
8/13 - The Warrior Dash New York 1:15:05
9/18 - Tour de Habitat
10/2 - Diva Half Marathon Long Island 2:05:11
10/23 - Fall Foliage Half Marathon 2:14:00
10/30 - Squirrelly Six Trail Run Race canceled!
11/13 - Stockade-athon 15K 1:26:04
11/24 - Troy Turkey Trot 27:07
2010 Race Calendar 5/20 - Workforce Team Challenge 33:30
5/23 - SPAC Rock & Run 27:18
6/5 - Freihofer's Run for Women 27:18
6/12 - KeyBank Run for Pride 5K 26:10
7/4 - Firecracker Four 37:59
7/11 - Utica Boilermaker 15 K 1:39:18
8/7 - Chingachgook Challenge 10K 59:33
9/12 - The Dunkin' Run 10K 57:48
9/19 - The Warrior Dash 47:37
10/10 - MHR Half Marathon 2:04:35
10/31 - Squirrely Six Mile 1:08:33
11/7 - Stockade-athon 15K 1:27:06
11/25 - Bethlehem Turkey Trot 25:05
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